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Ultimate Guide to Summer Opportunities for Teens: 200 Programs That Prepare You for College Success | 
| Author: Sandra Berger
Publisher: Prufrock Press
Category: Book
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Rating:  1 reviews
Sales Rank: 113825
Media: Paperback
Edition: 1
Reading Level: Young Adult
Pages: 275
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.2
Dimensions (in): 8.9 x 6 x 0.8
ISBN: 1593632355
Dewey Decimal Number: 373.123202573
EAN: 9781593632359
ASIN: 1593632355
Publication Date: September 10, 2007
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Product Description
Record numbers of teens are applying to selective universities and the competition to gain entrance to college is tougher than ever before. The Ultimate Guide to Summer Opportunities for Teens: 200 Programs That Prepare You for College Success helps teenagers find the most exciting and fulfilling summer programs across the United States. College-planning expert Sandra L. Berger provides students and parents with advice on using summer opportunities to help gain entrance into selective universities, and guidance on researching, choosing, applying for, and making the most out of summer programs. Students will be able to peruse the directory of 200 of the best summer opportunities in the areas of academic enrichment, fine arts, internships and paid positions, leadership and service, math and science, computer science and technology, and study abroad or international travel, to find the program that fits them best.
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A great resource! December 13, 2007
Lorel Shea (New England)
It's not too early to start thinking about summer programs for your gifted teenager. Opportunities abound for kids in their teen years. You could spend quite a few days searching the internet for a program to match your child's interests, and preferred location, or you could save yourself a lot of time and trouble by picking up a copy of Sandra L. Berger's handy reference guide, " The Ultimate Guide to Summer Opportunities for Teens". This book is over 300 pages long, and contains specific data on programs, eligibility, websites, and contact information. Not included in this guide is any reference to tuition or fees. Taking a closer look at some of the summer sessions noted, I found that some of these programs are quite costly, while others are designed especially for low income students.
This guide opens with an introduction that explains to students how they might benefit from taking a summer session. Chapter two focuses on college planning and test preparation. Chapter three outlines the different types of programs available, such as service learning, internships, and academic. The majority of the book is devoted to information on current offerings, with a single page entry for each opportunity selected. Details include program name, contact information, address, web site, program type, targeted grade level, and a brief description. These pages are organized alphabetically by state.
The back of the book has an index of opportunities by program type. This handy cross reference allows the student to look up programs for:
academic enrichment
fine, performing, and visual arts
gap year/study abroad
internships/paid positions
leadership/service/volunteer
math,sciences, engineering, and computer science/technology
Some of these entries seem to be categorized a bit haphazardly. Under academic enrichment, for instance, you can find "adventures in veterinary medicine" in Massachusetts. I would have expected this program to be included in the science category. A teen interested in journalism might easily miss seeing an entry in her chosen field, as the Carolina Journalism Institute is listed as academic enrichment, while Ball State University High School Summer Journalism Workshops sits under the heading of fine, performing, and visual arts. If program takes precedence over location, my advice is to read through the entire book to ensure that an extracurricular gem isn't overlooked.
This guide is a terrific resource for young people looking to do something different and meaningful over the summer. Many programs have limited enrollments and early deadlines, so it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. Some of the more competitive programs require a fairly lengthy application with references. Guide to Summer Opportunities is a new release for 2008. Whether your child is interested in math, drama, engineering, or travel abroad, there are myriad possibilities here to explore.
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